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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.33, 251.39 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.33, 251.39 and 147.23 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.33 : 251.39 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.33/251.39 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.33x = 251.39 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.33x = 37,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,011.38/182.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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